Autumn 2 - Year 6

In Year 6 this half term, the classes have continued to use Alex Rider: Stormbreaker as their text driver. This has enabled them to think carefully about character and setting descriptions, exploring how Anthony Horowitz builds tension and atmosphere through precise vocabulary and sentence structure. They have analysed key extracts to identify effective language features, before applying these techniques in their own writing. Pupils have written detailed character profiles, vivid setting descriptions and suspense-filled narrative passages inspired by the novel. Alongside this, they have revised key grammar skills, including the use of expanded noun phrases, varied sentence starters and accurate punctuation, to improve clarity and impact in their written work.